Substitute Nurse (as needed)

School Nurse

The school nurse supports student success by providing health care through assessment, intervention, and follow-up for all children within the school setting. The school nurse addresses the physical, mental, emotional, and social health needs of students and supports their achievement in the learning process.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Treats illnesses and injuries of students, faculty, and staff to include determining method of treatment per guidelines, maintaining confidentiality, documenting, and notifying parents, guardians, and/or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers. Remain with and give comfort to the ill or injured student until released to the parent/guardian. Offer comfort measures to students with minor discomforts.
• Observe and report any unusual behavioral finding or unsafe student activity to school administrators.
• Assist in administration of medications according to physician and parent instructions; prepare related documents; communicate with physicians and parents to obtain authorization forms; notify parents of prescription refills as needed.
• Maintain the health office in a clean, orderly and safe condition; dispose of biomedical waste and hazards according to established procedures; maintain inventory and order first aid supplies as necessary; prepare and restock first aid kits for classrooms and field trips as assigned. Ensure medications are secured in double-locked cabinets.
• Maintain student health records and accident reports including treatment records/logs, emergency cards, immunization records, handicap, and allergy information, and scoliosis/vision/hearing screening to include computer data entry of information while assuring confidentiality at all times. Ensure all information is documented clearly, accurately, and legally.
• Receive and review student health files incoming from other schools; communicate with other schools as needed to clarify or obtain information as needed.
• Assure students have updated immunization records; review records of new students and notify students of follow-up shots; prepare letters or exclusion notices and notify parents and principal as appropriate. Track requests sent home, such as for immunization records.
• Screen for head lice, to include distributing information to parents regarding treatment of affected students.
• Maintain professional standing through required continuing education to increase professional competence and to meet personal needs and goals.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program, Bachelor's in nursing preferred.
• Current AR Nursing License.
• Valid Advanced First Aid and CPR Certificate.
• One year of medical/clinical experience.

Physical Requirements with or without accommodations:

• Must be able to lift or move up to 40 pounds at times.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and medical equipment, perform first aid, and CPR.
• Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, peripheral, and depth perception.